“Feeding the World – 9.3 billion people for dinner in 2050” is the theme of Alltech’s lecture tour this year that kicked off during AG CONNECT Expo in Atlanta. Dr. Mark Lyons, International Project Director for Alltech, says AG CONNECT was a great place for them to start. “We have operations in 90 countries, we’re selling into almost 120 countries,” … Read More
New Guidelines for School Lunches
The U.S. Agriculture Department (USDA) has announced new rules to federally funded school lunch programs. The Agriculture Department proposal applies to lunches subsidized by the federal government and would be the first major nutritional overhaul of school meals in 15 years. The proposed guidelines will be available for public comment for 90 days, and once finalized, will mostly likely go … Read More
Dairy Calf & Heifer Conference Slated for April
Join the Dairy Calf & Heifer Association for its annual conference and trade show, in Lake Geneva, Wis., April 5-6, 2011. The “Welcome to Dairyland” conference offers the latest in production information and techniques, provides great hands-on business management training and includes live animal demonstrations to increase the awareness of animal husbandry among producers. “We are excited to be heading … Read More
Jersey Show Results Announced
The Jersey All American and Reserve All American winners of 2010 have been announced by the American Jersey Cattle Association, Reynoldsburg, Ohio. The awards were presented November 8 during The 58th All American Jersey Show, viewed by a large ringside and broadcast worldwide on streaming internet video from Freedom Hall, Louisville, Ky. Imprinted certificates were presented to 23 owners or … Read More
Glueck Newest Staff Member at NMPF
Congratulations to Jonathon Glueck, the newest staff member at National Milk Producers Federation (NMPF) serving as the Manager of Government Relations. In his new role at NMPF, Glueck will assist Senior Vice President Dana Brooks and Director David Hickey in the Government Relations department on a number of issues, including immigration, farm policy and trade, and management of NMPF’s Political … Read More
DFA Holds Grazing Conference
Approximately 150 producers and agribusiness professionals attended Dairy Farmers of America, Inc.’s (DFA) 2011 Grazing Conference held in Louisville earlier this week. The two-day event was presented by Dairy Grazing Services (DGS), a wholly owned subsidiary of DFA that provides resources and consulting services to producers interested in pasture-based dairying. “Increasing input costs and volatile milk prices continue to create … Read More
ZimmPoll Shows Variety of Opinions on Biofuels Policy
It should be an interesting year in the biofuels debate. The response to our latest poll shows some pretty divided results with most thinking we’ll see just another one year extension of incentives. It will be interesting to see how Congress handles things after hearing from their constituents. In answer to the question “What do you think will happen with … Read More
Pour One More Kicks Off
A new campaign was launched today by MilkPEP. Called “Pour One More” the campaign aims to help Americans gain the essential nutrients and minerals in milk by encouraging them to pour just one more serving of dairy a day. Actress Susan Sarandon kicked off the campaign today in New York City. The new ad reads: “9 out of 10 Americans … Read More
Scheiber Enters Purchase Agreement with Deans
Schreiber Foods has entered into a purchase agreement to acquire Dean Foods’ customer-brand yogurt business. The acquisition is expected to close in the first quarter of 2011. “We’re thrilled about this opportunity to expand our rapidly growing yogurt business,” says Mike Haddad, president and CEO of Schreiber Foods. “Yogurt is a dynamic and exciting category that will play an integral … Read More
Dairy's Incredible Shrinking Footprint
American agriculture has a great story to tell of increasing productivity while at the same time decreasing its environmental footprint. A Town Hall Forum held Saturday at AG CONNECT Expo in Atlanta focused on “The Shrinking Environmental Footprint of Agriculture” and offered some great information about dairy farming in the United States. Dr. Jude Capper of Washington State University, a … Read More